Category Archives: Civic Holiday August 2017

For 2017, Civic Holiday falls on Monday, August 7. Before you head out to the stores and restaurants, it’s a good idea to check and see whether they are open or closed! Most eateries, shopping centers, and malls are open on Civic Holiday and throughout the August Long Weekend. However, some may be operating on holiday schedule with limited or reduced hours of operation. Other businesses may be closed entirely on Civic Holiday in order to give their employees the day off.

Civic Holiday is also known as Heritage Day in Alberta, British Columbia Day, New Brunswick Day, Regatta Day in Newfoundland/Labrador, Natal Day in Nova Scotia, Joseph Brant Day in Burlington, Ontario; Colonel By Day in Ottawa, Ontario; and Simcoe Day in Toronto. Here’s a quick rundown of what is open and what is closed:

BANKS: CLOSED

BARS & CLUBS: OPEN

BEER STORES: SOME OPEN, SOME CLOSED. In Ontario, some The Beer Store locations will be open on August 7. Those stores operating on Civic Holiday will be open from 11:00AM-6:00PM. Call ahead to confirm before heading out!

GOVERNMENT OFFICES: CLOSED. Nearly all federal, provincial, and local agencies are closed on Civic Holiday.

LIQUOR STORES: MOSTLY OPEN. In Ontario, most but not all LCBO stores will be open. Some locations will be operating on holiday schedule with reduced hours. All Manitoba Liquor Mart locations except cityplace will be open on August 7 from 10:00AM-6:00PM.

PHARMACIES & DRUG STORES: OPEN Shoppers Drug Mart, London Drugs, Value Drug Mart, Lawtons, DRUGStore Pharmacy, Pharmaprix, Pharmasave, Jean Coutu, Brunet, Uniprix. These stores are almost always open. However, the actual pharmacy may be closed or operating reduced hours for the holiday. Pharmacy departments in grocery and big box stores also have varying hours of operation during Civic Holiday.

SHOPPING CENTERS AND MALL ANCHOR STORES: OPEN

SCHOOLS: CLOSED

If you’re not sure, call the store or restaurant and confirm their holiday hours before leaving the house. This avoids unpleasant surprises and unnecessary drives, only to find your favorite eating or shopping place is closed on Civic Holiday. Plan ahead and have a great 2017 August Long Weekend!

Memorial Day weekend is one of the best times of the year for car, truck, and SUV sales. Furniture and home appliance sales are everywhere! Memorial Day is also a great time for cell & smartphone deals and discounts. Some locations will be open with extended holiday hours of operation on Monday, May 28.

MONDAY, MAY 28, 2018 – MEMORIAL DAY: Most stores, restaurants, and malls will be open Memorial Day. Some eateries will be offering free meals or discounts on lunch and dinner to veterans and active military personnel. Kick off the summer of 2018 with Memorial Day sales at many locations.